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): A Bird In Middle Of A Rock In The Sea

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

Big Sur California USA (1980): Sunny Day At The Beach With A Huge Rock In The

Big Sur California USA (1980): Sunny Day At The Beach With A Huge Rock In The

Big Sur California USA (1980): Ocean Shoreline With Wave Crashing Against Rocks

Big Sur California USA (1980): Ocean Shoreline With Wave Crashing Against Rocks

Big Sur California USA (1980): Rushing Waves Bring In Body Parts

Big Sur California USA (1980): Rushing Waves Bring In Body Parts

Big Sur California USA (1980): Dead Trees Lying On Ground On A Bright Sunny Day

Big Sur California USA (1980): Dead Trees Lying On Ground On A Bright Sunny Day

Big Sur California USA (1980): Bird Scurrying Along The Land

Big Sur California USA (1980): Bird Scurrying Along The Land

Big Sur California USA (1980): Little Bird Walking In Rocky Territory

Big Sur California USA (1980): Little Bird Walking In Rocky Territory

Big Sur California USA (1980): Bird Walking Along Green Vegetation On A Sandy

Big Sur California USA (1980): Bird Walking Along Green Vegetation On A Sandy

Big Sur California USA (1980): Blooming Yellow Flowers And Person Wearing Blue

Big Sur California USA (1980): Blooming Yellow Flowers And Person Wearing Blue

Big Sur California USA (1980): Springtime In The Country

Big Sur California USA (1980): Springtime In The Country

Big Sur California USA (1980): Coastal Hills On The Beach While Waves Are

Big Sur California USA (1980): Coastal Hills On The Beach While Waves Are

Big Sur California USA (1980): Wave Breaks Outside A Quiet Inlet With Sand An

Big Sur California USA (1980): Wave Breaks Outside A Quiet Inlet With Sand An

Big Sur California USA (1980): Zooming In To The Surface Of The Rock With Close Up

Big Sur California USA (1980): Zooming In To The Surface Of The Rock With Close Up

Big Sur California USA (1980): Large Grass Soaking In The Water Upon The Sandy

Big Sur California USA (1980): Large Grass Soaking In The Water Upon The Sandy

Big Sur California USA (1980): Water Stream Over Sandy Beach Moving Algae Along

Big Sur California USA (1980): Water Stream Over Sandy Beach Moving Algae Along

Big Sur California USA (1980): Air Bubble Foam Floating Top Of Murky Greenish

Big Sur California USA (1980): Air Bubble Foam Floating Top Of Murky Greenish

Big Sur California USA (1980): Camera Zooming Out Of Shallow Creek With Rapid

Big Sur California USA (1980): Camera Zooming Out Of Shallow Creek With Rapid

Big Sur California USA (1980): Cleaning Beautiful Water

Big Sur California USA (1980): Cleaning Beautiful Water

Big Sur California USA (1980): Lots Of Green Water Plants Under The Water

Big Sur California USA (1980): Lots Of Green Water Plants Under The Water

Big Sur California USA (1980): Beautiful Yellow Flowers Where They Attract Many

Big Sur California USA (1980): Beautiful Yellow Flowers Where They Attract Many

Big Sur California USA (1980): Plants With Small Leaves But With Beautiful Yellow

Big Sur California USA (1980): Plants With Small Leaves But With Beautiful Yellow

Big Sur California USA (1980): Flowers In A Sunny Garden And Rock Surrounded By

Big Sur California USA (1980): Flowers In A Sunny Garden And Rock Surrounded By

Big Sur California USA (1980): Waves Crashing Against Island Seagulls Perched

Big Sur California USA (1980): Waves Crashing Against Island Seagulls Perched

Big Sur California USA (1980): Birds On Rocks By The Ocean

Big Sur California USA (1980): Birds On Rocks By The Ocean

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.