Vintage Stock Footage

1980 Big Sur California

259 clips filmed in Big Sur California during 1980, 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

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Big Sur California USA (1980): House On The Trees

Big Sur California USA (1980): House On The Trees

Big Sur California USA (1980): Pfeifer Creek View

Big Sur California USA (1980): Pfeifer Creek View

Big Sur California USA (1980): Big Rock In The Middle Of The Sea

Big Sur California USA (1980): Big Rock In The Middle Of The Sea

Big Sur California USA (1980): Large Tree With Big Trunk And Leaves Providing

Big Sur California USA (1980): Large Tree With Big Trunk And Leaves Providing

Big Sur California USA (1980): Beautiful Big Green Cactus Plants On A Bright Sunny

Big Sur California USA (1980): Beautiful Big Green Cactus Plants On A Bright Sunny

Big Sur California USA (1980): Mountains And Snow And Then Shot Of The Clear Sky

Big Sur California USA (1980): Mountains And Snow And Then Shot Of The Clear Sky

Big Sur California USA (1980): Surfer Paddles In The Water Towards A Sunny White

Big Sur California USA (1980): Surfer Paddles In The Water Towards A Sunny White

Big Sur California USA (1980): Small Blue Flowers With Green Leaves And Yellow

Big Sur California USA (1980): Small Blue Flowers With Green Leaves And Yellow

Big Sur California USA (1980): Beautiful Blue Sea Water Beaches And Mountains On A

Big Sur California USA (1980): Beautiful Blue Sea Water Beaches And Mountains On A

Big Sur California USA (1980): View From On Top Of A Beautiful Cliff Diving

Big Sur California USA (1980): View From On Top Of A Beautiful Cliff Diving

Big Sur California USA (1980): Mountainside Cliffs With Ocean Waves Crashing

Big Sur California USA (1980): Mountainside Cliffs With Ocean Waves Crashing

Big Sur California USA (1980): Three People Eating At A Concrete Picnic Table

Big Sur California USA (1980): Three People Eating At A Concrete Picnic Table

Big Sur California USA (1980): Sunny Walk On The Beach Side

Big Sur California USA (1980): Sunny Walk On The Beach Side

Big Sur California USA (1980): Aerial Waves Coming Into A Beach With Mountains In

Big Sur California USA (1980): Aerial Waves Coming Into A Beach With Mountains In

Big Sur California USA (1980): Ocean Waves Gently Lapping Onto A Sandy Pebble

Big Sur California USA (1980): Ocean Waves Gently Lapping Onto A Sandy Pebble

Big Sur California USA (1980): Wave Washes Over Beach Sand And Rocks On Sunny Day

Big Sur California USA (1980): Wave Washes Over Beach Sand And Rocks On Sunny Day

Big Sur California USA (1980): The Tropical Love Island Of Oasis My Secret

Big Sur California USA (1980): The Tropical Love Island Of Oasis My Secret

Big Sur California USA (1980): Bird On Ground Eating Near Woods Logs On The Land

Big Sur California USA (1980): Bird On Ground Eating Near Woods Logs On The Land

Big Sur California USA (1980): A Meadow Of Yellow Flowers Near A Mountain And A

Big Sur California USA (1980): A Meadow Of Yellow Flowers Near A Mountain And A

Big Sur California USA (1980): Beautiful Flowing Water Filled With Seaweed Like

Big Sur California USA (1980): Beautiful Flowing Water Filled With Seaweed Like

Big Sur California USA (1980): Waves Crashing Against Rock Near Shore While Bird

Big Sur California USA (1980): Waves Crashing Against Rock Near Shore While Bird

Big Sur California USA (1980): Pink Beautiful Flowers In The Garden Of Outside

Big Sur California USA (1980): Pink Beautiful Flowers In The Garden Of Outside

Big Sur California USA (1980): Shot Of Green Hills On A Slightly Cloudy Day

Big Sur California USA (1980): Shot Of Green Hills On A Slightly Cloudy Day

Big Sur California USA (1980): Pink And White Flowers Top A Mass Of Green Foliage

Big Sur California USA (1980): Pink And White Flowers Top A Mass Of Green Foliage

Frequently asked questions

What kind of 1980 Big Sur California footage is available?

Stockfilm preserves authentic 1980 Big Sur 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 1980 Big Sur California footage shot on?

By the 1980s, 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 1980 Big Sur 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 1980 Big Sur California archival footage?

Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.