1980: Coastal Cliffs and Ocean, Big Sur

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Year1980
Decade1980s
LocationBig Sur, California, United States
Duration9s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1980 Big Sur California

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Coastal Cliffs and Ocean, Big Sur — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1980 capturing a rigid shoreline with an amazing view of the seashore atop a hill in Big Sur, California. The film showcases dramatic coastal cliffs and the Pacific Ocean under bright sunlight, offering a nostalgic glimpse of the rugged California coastline. Shot on 8mm film with natural color and grain, this archival clip evokes classic vintage and the timeless beauty of Big Sur's natural landscape. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about 1980s California.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 9s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 70211362

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1466 · Super 8 · 7″ reel
Original reel label: cajon vs arlington
Reel-level year note: 1980
Reel-level location note: el cajon, california
Date: 1980 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: Big Sur, 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)

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