SAN JOSE, Calif. — Journey, one of the most successful Bay Area bands of all time, has announced its farewell tour.

And — surprise, surprise — it does not include a Bay Area date.

The closest Journey gig on the books is an April 21 date at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, which isn’t all that far away, obviously, but still doesn’t qualify as the big hometown finale that most Bay Area fans would like to see.

Clearly, some kind of Bay Area Journey goodbye event needs to be in the works.

Pronto.

And, actually, we’d be shocked if the band doesn’t end up announcing another leg on this tour — since there are also no dates in Los Angeles, Chicago or New York city currently on the books.

Until more shows are (hopefully) announced, Journey fans can grab tickets to the Sacramento gig, or one of the other dates, beginning at 10 a.m. Nov. 14; ticketmaster.com. There is also a presale for Citi card holders that starts at 10 a.m. Nov. 11, citientertainment.com.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame act is calling this last road show the Final Frontier Tour, which, of course, plays off the name of the group’s smash-hit eighth studio album — 1983’s “Frontiers.” That platter delivered four Top 40 hits — “After the Fall,” “Send Her My Love,” “Faithfully” and, the biggest of the bunch, “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart).”

The trek will feature an all new stage production, will be conducted in the “evening with” format (which means no opening acts) and is currently set to hit 60 cities. The group — which consists of founder Neal Schon (lead guitarist), Jonathan Cain (keyboards, backing vocals), Arnel Pineda (lead vocals) Jason Derlatka (keyboards, vocals), Deen Castronovo (drums, vocals) and Todd Jensen (bass) — will be performing such massive classic rock hits as “Any Way You Want It,” “Lights” and, of course, “Don’t Stop Believin’.”

“This tour is our heartfelt thank-you to the fans who’ve been with us every step of the way — through every song, every era, every high and low,” Schon says in a news release. “We’re pulling out all the stops with a brand-new production — the hits, the deep cuts, the energy, the spectacle. It’s a full-circle celebration of the music that’s brought us all together.”

Schon adds that he plans to continue making music even after Journey’s farewell tour comes to an end.

“As its founding member, I carry the Journey torch to this day, wherever I go. The sentiment and spirit of the band will always remain,” Schon says. “While this marks a farewell to one powerful chapter of the Journey we’ve shared, I want everyone to know I’m not done. Music is still burning strong inside me, and there are new creative horizons ahead. This tour is both a thank-you and the beginning of what’s next.”

Cain sums up the Journey experience as “an incredible ride.”

“We’ve shared our music with millions and this tour is about gratitude, connection and one last chance to feel that magic together,” he says. “We wouldn’t want it any other way.”

Pineda, who took over on vocals after Steve Perry exited the group, says he’s honored to be part of the band’s legacy.

“Every night on stage has been a dream come true,” he says.

For ticketing details and other information, visit journeymusic.com.

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