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 (1961): Ships On The Barbour Camera Moving From The Right To The Left
California (1961): Helicopter Flying In The Skies And Person Sailing On The River
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
California (1961): House Party Back In The Old Days About To Be A Commercial
California (1961): A Woman And People And Small Child Are Seen Outside Outdoors
California (1961): Flagships And Shipping Containers On Docks
California (1961): Enjoying Summer Days Out At The Amusement Park With Fresh Air
California (1961): Several People Walking In Fair With Several Colorful Flowers
California (1961): To Love The Beauty Of Many Flowers To View Forever
California (1961): Women In Blue And Yellow Hold Flowers Up For A Line Of People
California (1961): One Man And Two Ladies Are Walking One Lady Holding Puppy
California (1961): A Man And Two Girls Outside Looking At Something Located On The
California (1961): Husband Wife And Daughter Giving Pose To The Photo Playing With
Los Angeles California (1961): View Of Two Men Resting On Tan Towels While People
Los Angeles California (1961): Individuals Swimming And Hanging Out Around The
Los Angeles California (1961): Three People Relax In Pool While Three Men Relax On
Los Angeles California (1961): Two Old Men Wearing Sunglasses Laughing And
Los Angeles California (1961): Kids Riding In Goldfish Shaped Cars On Kiddie
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.