Vintage Stock Footage
1961 California
772 clips filmed in California in 1961, from 1 source reel, 5 to 6 seconds long. Every clip on this page licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free.
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
Salton Sea California (1961): A Man Is Holding A Baby Who Is Wearing A Pink Outfit
Salton Sea California (1961): A Lady Is Standing Over A Table Outside Cutting Up
Salton Sea California (1961): Family Gathered Around The Table Enjoying A
Salton Sea California (1961): A Family Is Spending Time Together At Home And Being
Salton Sea California (1961): Man Wearing A White Shirt Holding A Baby In His Arm
Salton Sea California (1961): Man Sitting In A Comfy Chair Holding A Adorable
Salton Sea California (1961): Father Holding Newborn In Floral Pattern Chair
Salton Sea California (1961): We Have The Tv On As We Are Getting Ready To Go To
Salton Sea California (1961): Person Wearing Red Shirt Walks Towards Fully Trimmed
Salton Sea California (1961): A Baby Is Surrounded By A Few People With A
Salton Sea California (1961): A Woman Is Placing A Sleeping Baby In A Basket On
Salton Sea California (1961): A Woman In A Dress Places A Baby Down And A
Salton Sea California (1961): A Young Boy Seems Happy In A House With Many Other
Salton Sea California (1961): Dad Comforting His Crying Newborn Baby Laying In Her
Salton Sea California (1961): Young Father Taking Care Of Crying Baby And
Salton Sea California (1961): Yellow Baby Vhs Bowl Cut Family
Salton Sea California (1961): Many Kids Playing At A House Christmas Party
Salton Sea California (1961): Two Brothers Laughing And Sitting On Sofas Enjoying
Salton Sea California (1961): Mom Dad Kids Home Movies Silent Vintage
Salton Sea California (1961): Mom And Boy Working A Jack In The Box Sitting On A
Salton Sea California (1961): Woman And Boys Sit In Living Room And Look At A Toy
Salton Sea California (1961): Children Sit Around As Toddler Picks Up Mom's Purse
Salton Sea California (1961): Family Unwrapping Gifts As Baby Sleeps On The Sofa
Salton Sea California (1961): Baby Sleeps On The Couch While Other Kids Celebrate
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 772 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people477
- family119
- fun114
- woman114
- boy109
- recreation107
- sports102
- children84
- water81
- pool79
Source reels
1 physical reel behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
- Reel 17401961-1966 / san bernardino,california,slaton sea
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1961 California footage is available?
772 clips of home movie footage filmed in California in 1961, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are people, family, fun, woman and boy.
What format was 1961 California footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Standard 8mm (1 reel). 1960s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm. Super 8 did not exist until 1965. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while keeping the film grain.
How many of these clips can I license directly?
All 772. Each one licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free, with the 4K master delivered after checkout.
Which reels did this footage come from?
1 physical source reel, including reel 1740. Each reel page lists the film gauge, reel size, and the years and places written on the original reel where that record exists.
Can I license 1961 California stock footage commercially?
772 clips on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm. Commercial use, including advertising and branded content, applies only to clips marked Commercial; clips marked Editorial only are limited to documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Each clip page and grid card shows the status.
Where can I download 1961 California archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.