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1966: Beach Scene in California

1966: Beach Scene in California

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  • Year1966
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationCalifornia, United States
  • Duration25s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1966 California

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Beach Scene in California — Clip Details

A vibrant 1966 vintage 8mm home movie clip captures a joyful beach scene in California, featuring families and couples enjoying the sun, waves, and surf under bright daylight. The footage shows people splashing in the water, relaxing on the sand, and socializing near palm trees, evoking a nostalgic 1960s California beach culture. The natural, unscripted moments reflect a carefree summer mood, with a sense of peace, love, and outdoor entertainment. This authentic archival 8mm film offers a rare glimpse into mid-century Americana, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
25s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
68043169

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1106 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label
wedding,vacation
Reel-level year note
1966
Reel-level location note
danville,illinois,california
Date
1966 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location
California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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Topics & Keywords

  • beach
  • scene
  • water
  • waves
  • surfing
  • splash
  • jolly
  • mood
  • happy
  • outdoor
  • daylight
  • family
  • outing
  • entertainment
  • people
  • learning
  • trainer
  • couple
  • love
  • peace
  • serenity
  • palm
  • club
  • drinks
  • california
  • 1966
  • home video
  • 1966 California beach
  • vintage 8mm film
  • 1960s home movie
  • beach outing 1966
  • family vacation 1966
  • retro beach footage
  • 8mm surf scene
  • vintage California summer
  • nostalgic beach moments
  • 1960s family fun
  • outdoor beach activities
  • 8mm film archive
  • vintage home video
  • 1960s Americana
  • beach waves 1966
  • 8mm family footage
  • retro beach life
  • 1960s California
  • vintage surf culture
  • 8mm archival footage

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