Vintage Stock Footage

1962 California

A nostalgic collection of vintage 8mm film clips showing underwater scenes, pond life, and travel moments, evoking a sense of mid-20th century Americana and exploration.

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1962: a forest fire is seen DISNEYLAND, CALIFORNIA

1962: a forest fire is seen DISNEYLAND, CALIFORNIA

1962: store people SAN PEDRO, CALIFORNIA

1962: store people SAN PEDRO, CALIFORNIA

North Hollywood California (1962): Boy Of About Years Old Climbing A Tree With A

North Hollywood California (1962): Boy Of About Years Old Climbing A Tree With A

1962: the woman looking at the motionless historical train. DISNEYLAND

1962: the woman looking at the motionless historical train. DISNEYLAND

1962: honky tonk style dancing SAN PEDRO, CALIFORNIA

1962: honky tonk style dancing SAN PEDRO, CALIFORNIA

1962: this is a video of a busy intersection from the 1960's. the pedestrians

1962: this is a video of a busy intersection from the 1960's. the pedestrians

Glendale California (1962): A Baby Being Feed By His Mother At The Backyard Of A

Glendale California (1962): A Baby Being Feed By His Mother At The Backyard Of A

1962: mounted camera video of car driving DISNEYLAND, CALIFORNIA

1962: mounted camera video of car driving DISNEYLAND, CALIFORNIA

Los Angeles California USA (1962): The Ocean Look Like Very Colorful And Nice

Los Angeles California USA (1962): The Ocean Look Like Very Colorful And Nice

1962: Disneyland flying saucers bumper car amusement park ride.

1962: Disneyland flying saucers bumper car amusement park ride.

Los Angeles California USA (1962): Unseen Person Video Tapes Tall Church With

Los Angeles California USA (1962): Unseen Person Video Tapes Tall Church With

North Hollywood California (1962): Kids Walking Towards A Pool And Trying To Make

North Hollywood California (1962): Kids Walking Towards A Pool And Trying To Make

California USA (1962): The New Theme Park Called ANAHEIM Finally Opens In

California USA (1962): The New Theme Park Called ANAHEIM Finally Opens In

Los Angeles California USA (1962): Bullfighting Bull Goes Crazy Runs Away Into

Los Angeles California USA (1962): Bullfighting Bull Goes Crazy Runs Away Into

North Hollywood California (1962): Young Boy Climbing A Large Tree On A Beautiful

North Hollywood California (1962): Young Boy Climbing A Large Tree On A Beautiful

Los Angeles California USA (1962): Swimming Sea Turtle

Los Angeles California USA (1962): Swimming Sea Turtle

Los Angeles California USA (1962): Vintage Beach Footage

Los Angeles California USA (1962): Vintage Beach Footage

1962: Solvang Danish Days family mother son bonding time.

1962: Solvang Danish Days family mother son bonding time.

1962: a water area is seen SAN PEDRO, CALIFORNIA

1962: a water area is seen SAN PEDRO, CALIFORNIA

1962: hippo and peacock swimming SAN PEDRO, CALIFORNIA

1962: hippo and peacock swimming SAN PEDRO, CALIFORNIA

1962: Kid riding bike pulling wagon around mobile trailer home park.

1962: Kid riding bike pulling wagon around mobile trailer home park.

1962: Knotts Berry Farm deprecated donkey/burro ride around the park.

1962: Knotts Berry Farm deprecated donkey/burro ride around the park.

1962: Solvang Danish Food dining hall smorgasbord.

1962: Solvang Danish Food dining hall smorgasbord.

1962: beautiful colourful church altar window with jesus iconography, in honor

1962: beautiful colourful church altar window with jesus iconography, in honor

Frequently asked questions

What kind of 1962 California footage is available?

Stockfilm preserves authentic 1962 California home movies — 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm reels restored to 4K. Expect candid daily life, streetscapes, travel, family events, and period-accurate fashion and vehicles, all shot on real film stock from the era.

What format was 1962 California footage shot on?

Most 1960s home movies were captured on 8mm Standard, 16mm, or — by the late 1960s — Super 8 film. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while preserving authentic film grain.

Can I license 1962 California stock footage commercially?

Yes. Every 1962 California clip is licensed royalty-free for film, documentary, advertising, and online use through our partner marketplaces (Pond5 and Shutterstock). Direct licensing is also available — see our licensing guide for terms.

Where can I download 1962 California archival footage?

Browse the collection above to preview clips, then license through Pond5 or Shutterstock for instant 4K download. Clips arrive with broadcast-grade ProRes or H.264 deliverables and a model/property release where applicable.