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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California USA (1961): People Marching With Music
California USA (1961): A Great Day For A Parade
California USA (1961): A Marching Bad Is Walking In Front Of A Beauty Queen
California USA (1961): Men Part Of A Marching Band Marching In Front Of A Parade
California USA (1961): Uniformed People Marching On A Street Carrying Flags In A
California USA (1961): Parade Marching Through Town
California USA (1961): A Parade Float Traveling Down A Street
California USA (1961): People Marching With Banners And Flags Through City Street
California USA (1961): Parade Of Scandinavian Residents In The United States North
California USA (1961): People Carrying Signs In A Parade
San Diego California USA (1961): Sign Saying Imig Manor Hotel And Statue Of
San Diego California USA (1961): Old Tower Architecture With Bells
San Diego California USA (1961): Man Walking Toward Bird Bath.
San Diego California USA (1961): People In Yacht Enjoying The Weather Til
San Diego California USA (1961): Classic Wooden Boat Needing Upgrade And Repair
San Diego California USA (1961): Old And Retro Home Movie Of A Family Boat Trip
San Diego California USA (1961): A Building With A Grassy Lawn Runs Along A Body
San Diego California USA (1961): Large Complex
San Diego California USA (1961): A Row Of White Houses
San Diego California USA (1961): Beach Houses And Boats
San Diego California USA (1961): Calm Ocean Bay Boat Dock.
San Diego California USA (1961): White Sail Boats
San Diego California USA (1961): Boat And Crew Heading Out To The Open Ocean While
San Diego California USA (1961): A Fishing Boat Motors Through A Harbor Filled
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.