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
California (1961): Ocean In Big City Panorama With Boats And Birds And Trees
California (1961): The Camera Pans Across The Water And Captures The Buildings
California (1961): Passing View Of Blue Ocean Water And Grey Ship On A Sunny Day
California (1961): Two Military Ships In Harbor With Top Part Of Man Wearing
California (1961): Man In Gray Suit Wearing Glasses Travels Alongside Large Naval
California (1961): This Video Is Super Amazing And Is Really Cool Has Animals And
California (1961): Person Watching Marine On Their Ships
California (1961): Passing View Of Small Grey Boat On A Clear Day
California (1961): The Video Shows A House Or Store
California (1961): A Small Harbor Where Boats And Flights Parked Nearby A Caution
California (1961): Many Planes In A Row At The Edge Of The Sea
California (1961): Several Airplanes Lined Up On A Runway Near The Water
California (1961): Footage Of Rows Of Various Types Of Airplanes Along The Water
California (1961): View Of USS ISP Jami On A Clear Day
California (1961): War Ships Returning Home
California (1961): View Of Sea lions Swimming In Ocean On A Clear Sunny Day
California (1961): Birds Grouping Together Swimming In Ocean Closely With Large
California (1961): Water Front City Cape With Palm Trees Streets And Cars
California (1961): Theme Park Ride Operates While Ski Lift Carries Passengers Over
California (1961): A Fun But Scary Ride Past A Very Large Cliff
California (1961): Woman Walks Towards Bench Sits And Poses For Camera While
California (1961): Woman On A Holiday Pointing To A Sign On An Old Building
California (1961): Woman Dressed In Blue And Yellow Sitting In Front Of A Shop
California (1961): A Young Woman Enjoying Her Day While Listening To The Band Play
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.