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
San Diego California USA (1961): Boat Ride Through Water Looking At Other Boats.
San Diego California USA (1961): Family Boating Trip On The Water
San Diego California USA (1961): Family Outside In Nature On Vacation Walking
San Diego California USA (1961): After The Moment Is Captured .
San Diego California USA (1961): Family Waves To The Camera
California USA (1961): Two Posters On The Wall And One Showcasing A Trip To Hawaii
California USA (1961): Introducing And Maintaining Family Traditions And At Dinner
California USA (1961): Woman Getting Together With Food Plates And A Flower On A
California USA (1961): Older Film Of Hawaiian Themed Luau Party
California USA (1961): A Group Of People Hanging Out At An Hawaiian Party
California USA (1961): Vintage Footage Of An Adult Private House Party
California USA (1961): A Indoor Summer Party Alcohol And Punch Making With Middle
California USA (1961): Looks Like Footage For The Dark Web
California USA (1961): Holiday Celebration Family Having A Meal As A Family
California USA (1961): Food People Crowd Celebration Colors Items Spoon Plates
California USA (1961): A Large Group Of People Having A Festive (Christmas?) Meal
California USA (1961): Two Young Girls Competing In A Hula Dancing Competition
California USA (1961): Women Dancing A Hawaiian Inspired Dance At An Event
California USA (1961): Woman In A Long Pink Dress Doing A Dance With A White Lei
California USA (1961): Girl Hula Dancing With Musical Instrument White Lei
California USA (1961): Two Girls Showing Off The Hula Dance In Hawaiian Attire
California USA (1961): Two Different Women Dancing
California USA (1961): A Group Of People Dancing And Sitting Down To Eat
California USA (1961): A Group Of Girls Socializing In Pajamas And A Girl Throwing
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.