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1966: Beach Scene in California

1966: Beach Scene in California

  • Year1966
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationCalifornia, United States
  • Duration25s
  • Price$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
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
25s
Starting Price
$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 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
California, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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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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