1959: People Gathered at California Seashore Enjoying Beach Day

Year1959
Decade1950s
LocationCalifornia, United States
Duration6s
Price$188 USD

Need 10+ clips? Send your brief and get a curated shortlist →

Stockfilm licenses the rights identified in the applicable agreement. Additional use-specific review may be required. See the Licensing Guide and Archive Integrity.

People Gathered at California Seashore Enjoying Beach Day — Clip Details

1959: A vintage 8mm home movie captures a joyful gathering at a California seashore, where people enjoy a sunny day by the water. Men and women relax on the sand and in the surf, playing with inflatable tubes and boards as waves crash nearby. The scene radiates mid-century American leisure, with classic swimwear, beach toys, and a carefree atmosphere. This authentic archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into 1950s coastal life, perfect for documentaries, retro-themed projects, and historical storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 6s
Starting Price: $188 USD
Clip ID: 73402435

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1084 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label: philip 15 mos,santa anita,vegas,arizona,new mexico
Reel-level year note: 1958-1959
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1959 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)

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

View source reel context Open Clip Documentation Record Request source information Ask about direct-license availability

Topics & Keywords

man
women
swim
water
sea
tire
tube
board
seashore
waves
air tube
sky
sponge
foam
enjoying
happy occasion
people
gathered
place
california
1959
1959 California beach
vintage 8mm film
8mm home movie
1950s beach party
seaside recreation
inflatable tube
beachgoers
summer vacation 1959
retro beach footage
classic American leisure
archival beach scene
vintage swimwear
ocean waves
family beach day
nostalgic 1950s
California coastline
vintage home movie
8mm film footage
1950s nostalgia
vintage seaside fun

Visually Similar Clips