Vintage Stock Footage
1961 California
801 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
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San Diego California USA (1961): Boy Smiles
San Diego California USA (1961): Baby Under The Tree
San Diego California USA (1961): Trees Grass Baby Laughing Smile Blanket Laying
San Diego California USA (1961): Happy Baby Boy Sitting And Enjoying Fresh Air
San Diego California USA (1961): Smiley Boy Approaching
San Diego California USA (1961): Family
San Diego California USA (1961): Unforgettable Happy And Precious Life Moments
California USA (1961): Sitting Woman Receiving Floral Necklace From Another Woman
California USA (1961): A Woman Kisses A Man At His Hawaiian Wedding
California USA (1961): Cultural Traditional Authentic Hawaiian Family Get Together
California USA (1961): A Group Of Old People Sitting Around A Table Talking To
California USA (1961): Family Gathering Mid-Century Picnic Sunday Afternoon
California USA (1961): Family Field Day Games With Adults And Kids
California USA (1961): A Get Together Outside With Family And Friends Socializing
California USA (1953): Back On The Island Of Trinidad And Tobago In 1961
Salton Sea California (1961): The Child Is Doing Walking In The Inside Of The
Salton Sea California (1961): Young Boys Playing At Home
Salton Sea California (1961): Kids Eating Cookies
Salton Sea California (1961): Man Wearing White Shirt Waves Arm While Walking
Salton Sea California (1961): Living Room With A Christmas Tree And A Child
Salton Sea California (1961): A Christmas Tree Decorated With Many Shining Objects
Salton Sea California (1961): A Young Boy Eating While A Man Watches
Salton Sea California (1961): Shy And Hiding From The Camera
Salton Sea California (1961): Lady Sitting In Yellow Dress On Floral Couch With
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 801 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people498
- family119
- woman116
- fun115
- boy109
- recreation109
- sports105
- children84
- water81
- man79
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?
801 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, woman, fun 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 801. 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?
801 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.