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Laguna Beach California USA-1977: Surfers Preparing Board at Water's Edge

Laguna Beach California USA-1977: Surfers Preparing Board at Water's Edge

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  • Year1977
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationLaguna Beach, California, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $188 USD

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Surfers Preparing Board at Water's Edge — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1977, this vintage home movie captures two surfers in wetsuits at Laguna Beach, California. They kneel at the water's edge, adjusting their surfboard as gentle waves roll onto the sandy shore. Footprints trail across the wet sand, leading to the surfers who prepare for their ride. The footage has a distinct purple tint and film grain, characteristic of Super 8 home movies from the era. This authentic slice of 1970s beach culture evokes nostalgia for classic California surf life.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
5s
Pond5 price
from $188 USD
Clip ID
123018245

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Pond5 Not licensed directly; available on Pond5. Stockfilm does not sell this clip directly. It is listed on Pond5 under Pond5's license terms and pricing.

Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: No
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

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Date
1977 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no reel-level note is linked.
Location
Laguna Beach, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no reel-level note is linked.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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Topics & Keywords

  • surfing
  • surfboard
  • water
  • waves
  • bodysuit
  • surfers
  • day
  • love
  • free
  • waters
  • wave
  • sports
  • recreation
  • laguna BEACH california USA
  • 1977
  • 1977 surfers
  • Laguna Beach California
  • vintage 8mm film
  • Super 8 home movie
  • surfers in wetsuits
  • beach preparation
  • wave action
  • 1970s surfing
  • authentic home footage
  • California coast
  • vintage surf culture
  • beach memories
  • retro film
  • 8mm home movie
  • surfing lifestyle
  • vintage beach footage
  • 1970s California
  • surfboard prep
  • film grain
  • purple tint

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