Vintage Stock Footage
1979 California
256 clips filmed in California during 1979, scanned from original 8mm and Super 8 home movie reels. Every clip page shows the source reel it came from and the evidence behind its date and place.
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
Watch the 1979 California preview
California USA (1979): Playing In Kids Cycle
California USA (1979): Little Kid Biking On His Two Wheeler With A Wagon Attached
California USA (1979): Smiling Happy Baby Driving Around The Backyard In A Toy Car
California USA (1979): A Little Girl In A Movable Bike Wagon
California USA (1979): Little Girl In Red And White Dress Talking And Playing With
California USA (1979): A Family Of Three Share A Meal Together In A Dining Room
California USA (1979): No Peas No Ice Cream
California USA (1979): Baby Eating Blueberries In A High Chair Back Some Years Ago
California USA (1979): A Young Girl In A Red Dress Is Opening Presents On
California USA (1979): A Little Girl Unwrapping A Christmastime Present
California USA (1979): A Baby Is Opening Her Presents And Liked What She Received
California USA (1979): Toddler Excitedly Opening Toy Xmas Gift With Older Woman
California USA (1979): Little Girl In Red Dress Playing With Her Pop Up Snowman
California USA (1979): A Girl Child Is Walking Inside The Room With A Tray
California USA (1979): A Baby Collect The Gift From Mother And Gift To Her Father
California USA (1979): Little Girl Passes Out Gifts From Under The Christmas Tree
California USA (1979): Mom And Child Opening And Assembling Christmas Gifts By The
California USA (1979): Little Girl In Red Dress Assembles Toy And Then Passes Out
California USA (1979): Christmas Morning Early Gift Present Tree Lights Family Fun
California USA (1979): Little Girl Watches Her Mother Throw Away The Wrapping
California USA (1979): Adults Giving Young Child Toy Car Gifts Christmas Holiday
California USA (1979): Riding On Christmas Gifts Christmas Day And Having A Good
California USA (1979): Little Girl In Red Dress Plays With Her New Car Toy On
California USA (1979): Santa Claus Came To Town So Bring On The Gifts
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1979 California footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1979 California home movies on 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 1979 California footage shot on?
By the 1970s, most home movies were shot on Super 8, with some Standard 8mm and 16mm still in use. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while preserving authentic film grain.
Can I license 1979 California stock footage commercially?
Yes. The clips shown on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm for film, documentary, advertising, and online use.
Where can I download 1979 California archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.