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

Big Sur California19801980s259 clips, page 3 of 11
Big Sur California USA (1980): Tall Tree Growing In The Wild

Big Sur California USA (1980): Tall Tree Growing In The Wild

Big Sur California USA (1980): In The Woods Large Tall Trees Surrounding Area

Big Sur California USA (1980): In The Woods Large Tall Trees Surrounding Area

Big Sur California USA (1980): Small Tree With Small Leaves On A Large Dry Tree

Big Sur California USA (1980): Small Tree With Small Leaves On A Large Dry Tree

Big Sur California USA (1980): The Trunk Of A Tree In The Forest On A Sunny Day

Big Sur California USA (1980): The Trunk Of A Tree In The Forest On A Sunny Day

Big Sur California USA (1980): Nice Weather Forest And A Large Tree Bark Thrown On

Big Sur California USA (1980): Nice Weather Forest And A Large Tree Bark Thrown On

Big Sur California USA (1980): Campers In Wooded Area On A Bright Sunny Day

Big Sur California USA (1980): Campers In Wooded Area On A Bright Sunny Day

Big Sur California USA (1980): Campsite In The Woods Thick With Trees Including

Big Sur California USA (1980): Campsite In The Woods Thick With Trees Including

Big Sur California USA (1980): Middle Aged Man Enjoying Cooking Outdoors On A Warm

Big Sur California USA (1980): Middle Aged Man Enjoying Cooking Outdoors On A Warm

Big Sur California USA (1980): Family Having A Picnic While Camping Outdoors On

Big Sur California USA (1980): Family Having A Picnic While Camping Outdoors On

Big Sur California USA (1980): Three Men Eat Food At A Table And Then A Butterfly

Big Sur California USA (1980): Three Men Eat Food At A Table And Then A Butterfly

Big Sur California USA (1980): Butterfly Sitting On Dirt And Rocks Before It Takes

Big Sur California USA (1980): Butterfly Sitting On Dirt And Rocks Before It Takes

Big Sur California USA (1980): Animal On The Seashore

Big Sur California USA (1980): Animal On The Seashore

Big Sur California USA (1980): White Water Crashes Around Rocks Near Coastline

Big Sur California USA (1980): White Water Crashes Around Rocks Near Coastline

Big Sur California USA (1980): Whitecap Water Swirling And Crashing Around Jagged

Big Sur California USA (1980): Whitecap Water Swirling And Crashing Around Jagged

Big Sur California USA (1980): Ocean Water Colliding With Rocks And A Man

Big Sur California USA (1980): Ocean Water Colliding With Rocks And A Man

Big Sur California USA (1980): Family Viewing Scenic Area By The Water

Big Sur California USA (1980): Family Viewing Scenic Area By The Water

Big Sur California USA (1980): Nature Landscape And Waterfalls On Vacation

Big Sur California USA (1980): Nature Landscape And Waterfalls On Vacation

Big Sur California USA (1980): Choppy Ocean Water Flowing Around Mountainous

Big Sur California USA (1980): Choppy Ocean Water Flowing Around Mountainous

Big Sur California USA (1980): Time Lapsed A Small Thin Waterfall That Leads To

Big Sur California USA (1980): Time Lapsed A Small Thin Waterfall That Leads To

Big Sur California USA (1980): Waterfall Into Ocean

Big Sur California USA (1980): Waterfall Into Ocean

Big Sur California USA (1980): Waves Crashing On A Rocky Beach

Big Sur California USA (1980): Waves Crashing On A Rocky Beach

Big Sur California USA (1980): Clear Blue Ocean Body Water Waves Crashing Against

Big Sur California USA (1980): Clear Blue Ocean Body Water Waves Crashing Against

Big Sur California USA (1980): Waves Crashing Against Black Rock Formation Pale

Big Sur California USA (1980): Waves Crashing Against Black Rock Formation Pale

Big Sur California USA (1980): Wild White Flowers Blooming On A Bright Windy Sunny

Big Sur California USA (1980): Wild White Flowers Blooming On A Bright Windy Sunny

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.