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1977: Swimmer Preparing at Laguna Beach

1977: Swimmer Preparing at Laguna Beach

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  • Year1977
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationLaguna Beach, California, United States
  • Duration20s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD

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Swimmer Preparing at Laguna Beach — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1977 capturing a man preparing for a sea adventure at Laguna Beach, California. The clip shows rugged coastal activity with waves crashing against the shore under a bright sky. The man, dressed in period-appropriate swimwear, appears focused and determined as he readies himself for the water. The grainy, authentic Super 8 aesthetic evokes a sense of nostalgia and adventure, highlighting the raw beauty of Southern California’s coastline during the late 1970s. This archival footage offers a candid glimpse into retro beach culture and outdoor recreation.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
20s
Pond5 price
from $199 USD
Clip ID
70560793

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Date
1977 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Laguna Beach, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Topics & Keywords

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  • travel
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  • washing
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  • laguna BEACH california
  • 1977
  • 1977 Laguna Beach California
  • vintage 8mm film
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  • sea adventure
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  • coastal recreation
  • retro beach culture
  • vintage travel footage
  • 1970s California
  • old film footage
  • archival home movie
  • nostalgic beach scene
  • Super 8 footage
  • seaside adventure
  • vintage outdoor activity
  • classic 8mm film
  • California coastline
  • 1970s nostalgia
  • vintage surfing culture
  • retro vacation footage

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